Boy Scout Gilt Cross Gallantry Award For Heroism 1929

A rare original 'Boy Scouts Gilt Cross Gallantry Award', the reverse with maker's details "Collins London" and inscribed "J.E.Pyne 27-11-29". Very good condition, retaining original red and blue silk ribbon with suspension bar and pin fittings, accompanied by a "D.G.Collins" presentation case, with fittings for an earlier style medal, together with a framed and glazed 'Royal Humane Society Certificate'.
Height 86mm.

Scout J.E. Pyne 206th North London (Islington). Gilt Cross,12 October 1929. For rescuing a girl from drowning in the Grand Junction Canal on October 12th 1929. Awarded November 29th 1929.